After the party are the Met Gala after-parties and we have all the best photos

Gigi Hadid message for Salma Hayek girls

Picture perfect! While all eyes were on the celebrities as they made their way up the carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, they were sure to capture some candid moments of their own. From inside the bash to the after parties, stars like Salma Hayek, Kim Kardashian and more share special moments. Here are the best candid shots from the 2018 Met Gala evening.

Gigi Hadid sent "kisses" to Salma Hayek's two girls Valentina and Mathilde in their absence during the Met Gala.

Amal Clooney Rihanna hug

With their dramatic outfits, guests at the Met Ball have to carefully navigate the stairs – and also the hugs! Amal Clooney gave Rihanna a careful embrace as two very amused onlookers – Donatella Versace and Anna Wintour – looked on.

George Clooney Amal Clooney candid

While the babies are away, the parents will play! Amal Clooney offered a dramatic view of her floral, foil Richard Quinn gown as she posed at the cocktail party with her best accessory – husband George! On the carpet, the actor joked that their twins Ella and Alexander were "under her [Amal's] dress."

Kylie Jenner and Selena Gomez

Ariana Grande Vera Wang

There were no tears for Ariana Grande thanks to this fabulous designer. The first time attendee joined the woman who created her fairytale gown – legendary designer Vera Wang – as the Met Ball began.

Janelle Monae Marc Jacobs

Designer Marc Jacobs posted this photo of himself with Janelle Monae and Char Defrancesco to Instagram with the caption: "So happy, proud and grateful to be able to escort the exquisite @janellemonae to the #Metgala2018 #heavenlybodies custom @marcjacobs @stephenjonesmillinery @chardefrancesco in @huntsmansavilerow @ifandco me in @huntsmansavilerow".

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Heavenly Bodies kiss

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez packed on the PDA at the Heavenly Bodies bash.

Eiza Gonzalez Prabal Gurung gang

Eiza González gave fans a sneak peak at her stylish crew. The actress shared a caption next to a photo featuring Sarah Jessica Parker, Hailee Steinfeld, Gabrielle Union, and more, "This is how we Met Ball ✨❤️."

Photo: Instagram/@eizagonzalez

Hailey Baldwin Shawn Mendes Joan Smalls Ruby Rose toast

Lily Collins bath

Splish splash! Lily Collins had a little question before heading out after the ball. The actress took to her instagram to share this quirky caption: "Tell me the truth: should I stay in and take a bath or go out to the after party?"

Photo: Instagram/@lilycollins

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Lena Waithe Met Gala squad

All the stars! Lena Waithe showed off her "Met Squad" in an epic star-studded picture. In the photo, Janelle Monáe, Tessa Thompson, Daniel Kaluuya, Michael B. Jordan, John Boyega, Cynthia Erivo, Chadwich Boseman and Letitia Wright all looked stellar as they posed for the camera.

Jennifer Lopez Alex Rodriguez boom boom room

Shailine Woodley Emma Stone Balmain party

Shailene Woodley and Emma Stone arrived hand-in-hand to the Met Gala Balmain after party at the Boom Boom Room at the Standard Hotel.

Kendall Jenner pancakes

Looks like Kendall has overcome her fear of pancakes or the round breakfast food is necessary post-Met Gala. In a 2016 blog post, she shared, "I have really bad trypophobia. Trypophobics are afraid of tiny little holes that are in weird patterns. Things that could set me off are pancakes, honeycomb or lotus heads (the worst!)."

Well, cut to May 8, 2018, she made sure to indulge in pancakes for breakfast and titled the image, "Heavenly Hungover."